Best songs of the 80s

**Skier** · 19th February 2022, 20:08

Aztec Camera - Somewhere in My Heart.

**Claret67** · 19th February 2022, 20:10

Originally Posted by Mr Curta

I was hoping for a Shaddap You Face.

Can't beat, Atmosphere - Russ Abbott.

**CamCG** · 19th February 2022, 20:12

Maybe... The Smiths: There Is A Light That Never Goes Out

https://youtu.be/siO6dkqidc4

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**stefmcd** · 19th February 2022, 20:17

Once on a lifetime, Talking Heads

Stepping out, Joe Jackson

Don't you forget about me, Simple minds

Killing moon, Echo and the Bunny men

Careless Whisper, George Michael

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**Skier** · 19th February 2022, 20:19

U2 - I Will Follow.

**lew07** · 19th February 2022, 20:22

Japan . Was a huge fan of theirs. Also loved Debbie Harry.

**Skier** · 19th February 2022, 20:23

As per a previous post: The Waterboys - Fisherman's Blues.

**GraniteQuarry** · 19th February 2022, 20:23

Originally Posted by markbannister

Don't You Want Me immediately came to my mind.

This for me.

The early decade electro stuff was THE sound of the 80s and this is right up there, of course supported with the classic flamboyant video.

**Skier** · 19th February 2022, 20:24

Big Country - The Storm (RIP Stuart Adamson)

**Lee A Kada** · 19th February 2022, 20:31

The The - Uncertain Smile

**Skier** · 19th February 2022, 20:33

Tom Robinson - War Baby (with the World's worst miming - or lip syncing as it's called today)

**craig1912** · 19th February 2022, 20:36

Originally Posted by stefmcd

Once on a lifetime, Talking Heads

Stepping out, Joe Jackson
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“Is she really going out with him” was better……

Although looking it might have been 1979

**Skier** · 19th February 2022, 20:38

Suzanne Vega - Luka. (An incredibly powerful song about child abuse. I've seen her live twice and she's still got it)

**blackal** · 19th February 2022, 20:41

Originally Posted by Skier

Suzanne Vega - Luka. (An incredibly powerful song about child abuse. I've seen her live twice and she's still got it)

That's a pretty good call.

**Skier** · 19th February 2022, 20:42

10,000 Maniacs - Hey Jack Kerouac.

**Linocut** · 19th February 2022, 20:42

Originally Posted by Skier

As per a previous post: The Waterboys - Fisherman's Blues.

Saw them in Manchester last year Mike Scott’s voice is still amazing.

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**craig1912** · 19th February 2022, 20:45

Don’t think anyone has mentions Prince yet, not a big fan but

When Doves Fly and Purple Rain have got to be up there

**Jari37** · 19th February 2022, 20:45

Public Enemy - Fight the Power

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmo3HFa2vjg

**Skier** · 19th February 2022, 20:48

Originally Posted by Linocut

Saw them in Manchester last year Mike Scott’s voice is still amazing.

I never saw the Waterboys but have seen Mike Scott a couple of times (uber talented) and in the mid 90's took him diving in Findhorn Bay, Morayshire. He was staying at the Findhorn Foundation and I lived in Findhorn at that time.

**will128small** · 19th February 2022, 20:48

Loads of great 80s hits. I’ll add another for the Waterboys - Church Not Made With Hands.

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**Mr Curta** · 19th February 2022, 20:50

Atomic (yeah I know the album was '79)

**Linocut** · 19th February 2022, 20:52

Originally Posted by Skier

I never saw the Waterboys but have seen Mike Scott a couple of times (uber talented) and in the mid 90's took him diving in Findhorn Bay, Morayshire. He was staying at the Findhorn Foundation and I lived in Findhorn at that time.

Wow!
In the mid eighties they were amazing live. Someone just mentioned Purple Rain, they used to do it on tour. They could play anything at the drop of a hat.

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**Linocut** · 19th February 2022, 20:53

Originally Posted by will128small

Loads of great 80s hits. I’ll add another for the Waterboys - Church Not Made With Hands.

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…and Rags…

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**Skier** · 19th February 2022, 20:53

Originally Posted by will128small

Loads of great 80s hits. I’ll add another for the Waterboys - Church Not Made With Hands.

If I may say, another great shout.

**Skier** · 19th February 2022, 20:56

Marillion - Assassing.

**Barney12** · 19th February 2022, 20:58

Originally Posted by Omegamanic

Far too many options, as most of the music I listen to is 80’s or 90’s, but one of my favourites:

Furniture - Brilliant Mind
https://youtu.be/1JeEXP717T0

Oh goodness yes. No.1 in my list.

Going a little off piste with my No.2…….

Just Like Honey, Jesus and Mary Chain

**OldHooky** · 19th February 2022, 21:01

You're all wrong. The winner, without any shadow of a doubt is:

"Save your love" by Rennée and Renato.

**Skier** · 19th February 2022, 21:02

China Crisis - Christian

**djacks42** · 19th February 2022, 21:02

Too many to choose from (and many of my faves already mentioned), but I'll throw these in..

Simple Minds - Don't You (forget about me).
Wang Chung - To live and die in L.A.

**bowie** · 19th February 2022, 21:03

Alphaville - Forever Young for the end of the night lighters held up all lit still going today

https://youtu.be/oNjQXmoxiQ8

**Skier** · 19th February 2022, 21:05

Originally Posted by OldHooky

You're all wrong. The winner, without any shadow of a doubt is:

"Save your love" by Rennée and Renato.

**Skier** · 19th February 2022, 21:08

Bryan Adam - Summer of '69.

**Skier** · 19th February 2022, 21:10

AC/DC - Back in Black. I don't think it's the best AC/DC track of the period but it was so poignant following Bon Scott's death.

**monogroover** · 19th February 2022, 21:11

This isn't my favourite tune of the decade by any means, but it's very good. And very much of that time.

And here's another brilliant tune:

**uktotty** · 19th February 2022, 21:15

Rapper's Delight

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**Skier** · 19th February 2022, 21:19

Ok, a bit of a cheat coming here as this was originally released in 1965 but this performance squeezes in as it was the Concert in Central Park in 1981.

**Skier** · 19th February 2022, 21:25

Roxy Music - Avalon

**Franky Four Fingers** · 19th February 2022, 21:29

China Crisis…wishful thinking

https://youtu.be/oj20LKdg8-8

**Franky Four Fingers** · 19th February 2022, 21:31

L42- leaving me now

https://youtu.be/rcCW31tfojk

**Omegamanic** · 19th February 2022, 21:33

A few great tracks on this album by ABC, but I do like Jealous Lover:

https://youtu.be/9GnyNOEVdDI

**Franky Four Fingers** · 19th February 2022, 21:34

Thompson Twins- hold me now

https://youtu.be/H9694K85Xc8

**Skier** · 19th February 2022, 21:39

Fairground Attraction - Clare (at the time I was engaged to a Clare)

**MattMM** · 19th February 2022, 21:42

The Blue Nile - Tinseltown in the Rain. Means more if you grew up in or near Glasgow. Epochal.

https://youtu.be/2q5CGLHJ-54

**Omegamanic** · 19th February 2022, 21:44

Wouldn’t be complete without a bit of:

Carter, Unstoppable Sex Machine

https://youtu.be/8WJ1OCn4g-A

or

PWEI

https://youtu.be/j7OUeFShS6o

Too difficult to pick just one song from those albums but…

**TKH** · 19th February 2022, 21:50

Come on Eileen
Just can’t get enough
Sweet Dreams
Golden Brown
Planet Earth

We were spoilt for choice

**Casper** · 19th February 2022, 21:51

The Story of the Blues - The Mighty Wah! - ( I think they were just called Wah! when this track came out?)

**gshort67** · 19th February 2022, 21:54

Originally Posted by dek10000

Lots out there I will add this to debate https://youtu.be/8TON3PORRDQ

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In my all time top 10

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**Skier** · 19th February 2022, 21:55

Originally Posted by TKH

Come on Eileen

**Franky Four Fingers** · 19th February 2022, 22:00

Originally Posted by Casper

The Story of the Blues - The Mighty Wah! - ( I think they were just called Wah! when this track came out?)

cracker that

**Foggy** · 19th February 2022, 22:20

Teardrop Explodes - Passionate Friend.

Flock of Seagulls - I ran.

B-Movie - Nowhere Girl.

Stranglers - Always the sun.

Anything by Talk Talk, as all sublime.

And so many more.........a great decade for music.

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